Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Tomatillos
In German
Overdam Grass
Tomatillos
In French
Overdam Herbe
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Tomatillos
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Tomatillos
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Tomatillos
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Tomatillos
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Tomatillo
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Tomatillo Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Tomatillo are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Tomatillo
Care of Overdam Grass and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.